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Israel Orders Demolition in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

3/22/2026

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Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, has ordered the demolition of bridges and homes in southern Lebanon to disrupt Hezbollah troop movements.
The escalation follows a deadly offensive that killed over 1,000 Lebanese and displaced more than a million.
Katz aims to establish a buffer zone, raising concerns of a new occupation in southern Lebanon.
Despite heavy bombardment, Hezbollah has not retaliated militarily but has issued threats after attacks on Iran.

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Israel Katz, Israel's Defense Minister, has ordered the demolition of bridges and homes in southern Lebanon to disrupt Hezbollah troop movements.
The escalation follows a deadly offensive that killed over 1,000 Lebanese and displaced more than a million.
Katz aims to establish a buffer zone, raising concerns of a new occupation in southern Lebanon.
Despite heavy bombardment, Hezbollah has not retaliated militarily but has issued threats after attacks on Iran.